I have reason to believe that he felt himself precluded, and can by no means admit that the proposal to nominate this "Admiral came too late" to prevent your being troubled on a matter which according to my judgment ought to have been settled in the Colony.
Min of any opinion given from by Sir Michael Seymour which precluded him being an appropriate referee in the matter.
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I have the honour to be, With the highest respect, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant, Bhu Berna
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